| 00:00 | 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:15Catholic police officers in Northern Ireland and Facebook in Trinidad. 00:45The bells of St Edward, Stow on the Wold, Gloucestershire. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:301/5Delicate wood and ivory carvings stand as a symbol of events that overtake one family. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:302/5264 delicate wood and ivory carvings stand as a symbol of events that overtake one family. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:303/5264 wood and ivory carvings stand as a symbol of the events that overtake one family. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:304/5264 wood and ivory carvings that stand as a symbol of the events that overtake one family. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:305/5264 wood and ivory carvings stand as a symbol of the events that overtake one family. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:301/3By Eleanor Thom. An old woman at the end of her life is cared for by her young nurse.(R) 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
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| 01:00 | 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
| 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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| 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
| 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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| 05:00 | 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection with the Most Rev David Chillingworth. 05:45Farmers warn that the cost of vegetables will increase unless there is rain soon. 05:57The latest weather forecast for farmers.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection with the Most Rev David Chillingworth. 05:45More than a dozen people have fallen ill after visiting a farm park in Wales.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Prayer and reflection with the Most Rev David Chillingworth. 05:45The National Trust adopts badger vaccination to combat bovine TB one of its large estates.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection with the Most Rev David Chillingworth. 05:45Caz Graham hears claims that livestock thefts have risen five-fold over the last year.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Prayer and reflection with the Most Rev David Chillingworth. 05:45The early spring blossoms could signal a bumper cherry harvest.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4. 05:43With the Rt Rev and Rt Hon Richard Chartres, Bishop of London. 05:45The news programme that starts with its listeners.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43The bells of St John Baptist, Burford, Oxfordshire. 05:45Rosie Goldsmith profiles the notorious literary bad boy Martin Amis.
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| 06:00 | 06:00With Taoiseach Enda Kenny on the Irish economy and debating aid access to Libya.
| 06:00With David Cameron on his first election since becoming prime minister.
| 06:00Debating a rise in NHS waiting times, mission creep in Libya and living to 100.
| 06:00Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Festival of Britain live at the South Bank Centre.
| 06:00News headlines, plus a look at the papers. 06:04The latest weather forecast. 06:07Richard Uridge visits Herefordshire's rural film festival. 06:30Farming Today investigates the role farms play in preserving and unearthing history. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
| 06:00The latest national and international news. 06:05Felicity Finch reflects on how much we feel the need for order in our lives. 06:35A meditation to mark the dawning of Easter Day from Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 07:00 | | | | | | 07:00What does disagreement over internships mean for the coalition's aims on social mobility?
| 07:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 07:10William Crawley with the religious and ethical news of the week. 07:55Lord Ramsbotham presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Prisoner's Education Trust. 07:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 08:00 | | | | | | | 08:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 08:10The last of our series for Lent live from St Arvan's Church, near Chepstow. 08:50David Attenborough hates rats, but in a personal way explains why they should be respected
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| 09:00 | 09:00Andrew Marr is joined by Sam Harris, Masha Gessen, Rev Lucy Winkett and Adam Rutherford. 09:451/5Delicate wood and ivory carvings stand as a symbol of events that overtake one family.
| 09:003/4A mother of triplets and a mother of twins in discussion with Olivia O'Leary. 09:302/8Nick Robinson looks at how Earl Grey handled the top job in British politics. 09:452/5264 delicate wood and ivory carvings stand as a symbol of events that overtake one family.
| 09:00Libby Purves' guests include Gary Wiltshire, aka 'The Belly from the Telly'. 09:453/5264 wood and ivory carvings stand as a symbol of the events that overtake one family.
| 09:00Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of the church's most significant doctrinal disputes. 09:454/5264 wood and ivory carvings that stand as a symbol of the events that overtake one family.
| 09:00Fashion journalist Felicity Green joins Kirsty Young to choose her Desert Island Discs. 09:455/5264 wood and ivory carvings stand as a symbol of the events that overtake one family.
| 09:00Sian Williams with writer and director Mike Leigh and poet Matt Harvey.
| 09:00News, views and discussion ... with a difference.
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| 10:00 | 10:00With Jane Garvey. The secret letters that shed new light on the life of singer Edith Piaf. 10:451/5Entertaining drama about 12-year-old Olivia competing in a children's beauty pageant.
| 10:00Presented by Jane Garvey. Continuing in our series Cook the Perfect... Brownies. 10:452/5Stacey takes Olivia on a shopping spree to prepare for the formal wear round.
| 10:00Presented by Jenni Murray. Victorian lady travellers. 10:453/5Tony accidentally breaks his daughter's backing track CD for the talent round.
| 10:00Presented by Jenni Murray. Including Lycra - the fibre that emancipated women? 10:454/5Stacey stands up to protestors claiming child exploitation.
| 10:00Fathers and the CSA; Martha's memories; childbirth anaesthesia; the politics of tea-making 10:455/5It's the grand final, but when Tony discovers Stacey's deceit, he can take no more.
| 10:00John McCarthy visits Northern Ireland and hears about different approaches to tourism. 10:30Comedian Danny Robins explores the global Swedish cultural explosion conquering the world.
| 10:00Oliver has cause for complaint and there's a very special event at the village hall.
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| 11:00 | 11:00How will the isolated, industrial town of Barrow, Cumbria, survive another recession? 11:303/6Sanjay causes chaos in Lenzie when he starts work experience at the local paper.
| 11:00What happens when you switch on a light? Toby Jones discovers it is a question without end 11:303/3James Naughtie follows the struggle to create a new theatre for the RSC in Stratford.
| 11:002/2Bronzeville, a city within a city. Four generations of Chicago's Black Metropolis speak. 11:303/6Beauty starts a romance with the handsome, but somewhat immature, Leon.
| 11:00David Goldblatt looks at whether Berlin's alternative culture is under threat. 11:30The surprising and touching story of how Richard Strauss' marriage inspired his music.
| 11:00James Aldred encounters one of the world's most powerful birds of prey, the Harpy Eagle. 11:301/4The American humorist reads from his extensive collection, including some guilty secrets.(R)
| 11:00Mary Ann Sieghart asks if the coalition's foreign and defence policies are contradictory. 11:30Kate Adie hosts correspondents' reports from around the world.
| 11:15Designer Cath Kidston joins Kirsty Young to choose her Desert Island Discs.
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| 12:00 | 12:00No terrorist: we interview a man arrested over the non-existent plot against the Pope. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00How can the roads be made safer for cyclists? 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Consumer news with Winifred Robinson. Fraudsters on Facebook; the price of silver. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Consumer news with Winifred Robinson. Should we let longer lorries get longer? 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Is a late Easter worth the wait for British tourism businesses? Peter White presents. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00The latest news from the world of personal finance. 12:302/8A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:003/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game 12:32Featuring Sophie Herxheimer, an artist who collects and draws food stories. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 13:00 | 13:00Thirty minutes of news, analysis and comment from the UK and around the world. 13:303/13Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz.
| 13:00Thirty minutes of news, analysis and comment from the UK and around the world. 13:30Archaeologist Christine Finn taps her foot to ancient sounds not heard for millennia.
| 13:00Thirty minutes of news, analysis and comment from the UK and around the world. 13:30Anne McElvoy on a BBC Radio 5 Live rival has complained about its news and sport remit.
| 13:00Thirty minutes of news, analysis and comment from the UK and around the world. 13:30Tom Heap investigates potential oil leaks from sunken vessels around our coastline.
| 13:00Thirty minutes of news, analysis and comment from the UK and around the world. 13:30Tim Harford and team look at GDP, school standards and the results of 'The Other Census'.
| 13:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 13:10Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the live debate from Brick Lane Music Hall in London.
| 13:00In-depth reporting of national and international events. 13:30The inside story of Ireland's bailout. Six months on, the main players tell their story.
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| 14:00 | 14:00Oliver has cause for complaint. 14:15An unusual love story featuring a minicab and a mobility scooter. By Daniel Jamieson.
| 14:00There's a very special event at the village hall. 14:15A woman missing since 1945 is seen in a deserted guest house. Thomas Soutar investigates.
| 14:00Lynda is quick off the mark. 14:15Christopher has lived quietly in Cornwall watching bats until his peace is disturbed.
| 14:00There's someone missing from The Bull. 14:153/4The dark tale of the twisted eel seems about to repeat itself.(R)
| 14:00Kathy faces an anxious wait. 14:15Dreaming of fame and fortune, Mary convinces doctors that she is giving birth to rabbits.
| 14:00Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions? 14:304/5Ex-'anarcho-punk' Muttley is about to be forcibly reunited with his former self.(R)
| 14:00The GQT panel answer questions from the gardeners of Ambridge. 14:454/4Joe Queenan investigates niche business ideas.
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| 15:00 | 15:00Steve Hewlett examines the response to the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. 15:451/25In a major new series Martin Sixsmith traces 1,000 years of Russian history.
| 15:00Helen Castor presents the programme with a passion for the past. 15:301/3After being converted to northern soul, David plans to hitchhike to the casino in Wigan. 15:452/25Martin Sixsmith charts the history of Russia's relationship with Ukraine.
| 15:00Send your questions about running a buy-to-let or furnished holiday let to the team. 15:302/3Rita works in the casino but hasn't danced there for years, until Frank starts calling. 15:453/25Russia struggles to survive as the warring Polovtsians threaten its borders.
| 15:00Helen Mark is in Royal Deeside in Aberdeenshire to find out about Horseback UK. 15:27Richard Branson presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Anti-Slavery International. 15:303/3Saturday comes and Rob, a seasoned DJ at the casino, starts sorting through his records. 15:454/25The Mongol hordes invade Russia.
| 15:00Tina Beattie in the Old City of Jerusalem reflects on the desolation of the Crucifixion. 15:30The writer Bernard Hare tells a moving tale of the power of human compassion.(R) 15:455/25Martin Sixsmith charts the rise of Moscow and the reign of Ivan the First.
| 15:30Archaeologist Christine Finn taps her foot to ancient sounds not heard for millennia.
| 15:001/2Doleful is charged as Master of Ceremonies to turn Handley Cross into a spa town.
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| 16:00 | 16:00Sheila Dillon charts the success of London's Borough Market and asks, 'Where now?'. 16:304/5David Livingstone's last letters, customer service on Twitter and mouseless technology.
| 16:00Chris Ledgard investigates academic English. 16:30Actress Diana Quick selects philosopher Simone de Beauvoir for Great Lives.
| 16:00A special edition with new research from the British Sociological Association conference. 16:30Claudia Hammond joins mothers and babies at a portable language lab in London's East End.
| 16:00Mariella Frostrup talks to former journalist Annalena McAfee about her novel The Spoiler. 16:30Quentin Cooper investigates the news in science and science in the news.
| 16:00Jane Little on Tim Hetherington, TP Flanagan, David Bowen and Elisabeth Sladen. 16:30Francine Stock talks to Wim Wenders and Alexei Popogrebsky about their new films.
| 16:00Presented by Jane Garvey. The troubled life of legendary singer Edith Piaf.
| 16:00Mariella Frostrup in extended conversation with the novelist Edward St Aubyn. 16:303/4Brian Patten highlights the work of under-rated poet Patricia Beer.
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| 17:00 | 17:00Eddie Mair presents the day's top stories.
| 17:00Eddie Mair presents the day's top stories.
| 17:00Eddie Mair presents the day's top stories.
| 17:00Eddie Mair presents the day's top stories.
| 17:00Eddie Mair brings you the top stories of the day.
| 17:00A fresh perspective on the day's news with sports headlines. 17:30The news programme that starts with its listeners. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Americans are facing a new threat from Islamic extremists inside their own country. 17:40Rosie Goldsmith profiles the notorious literary bad boy Martin Amis. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 18:00 | 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:303/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:306/7The ground-breaking phone-in show, hosted by the legendary Gary Bellamy.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:305/6Simon Mayo hosts a three-way battle to find out which is the funniest comedy generation.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:301/6Yorkshire's acclaimed poet performs at the Mallard Theatre and struggles to get a hot meal
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:302/8A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Clive Anderson is joined by Gyles Brandreth, Kay Mellor, Paul Merson and Arthur Smith.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Ernie Rea makes his selection from the week's radio.
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| 19:00 | 19:00There's a very special event at the village hall. 19:15Kirsty Lang reviews the remake of the film Arthur, with Helen Mirren and Russell Brand. 19:451/5Entertaining drama about 12-year-old Olivia competing in a children's beauty pageant.
| 19:00Lynda is quick off the mark. 19:15John Wilson in Iran as the Cyrus Cylinder returns to the UK; musician Robbie Robertson. 19:452/5Stacey takes Olivia on a shopping spree to prepare for the formal wear round.
| 19:00There's someone missing from The Bull. 19:15John Wilson talks to singer and songwriter Morrissey. 19:453/5Tony accidentally breaks his daughter's backing track CD for the talent round.
| 19:00Kathy faces an anxious wait. 19:15John Wilson on David Tennant in the TV drama United and Ray Winstone in the film Tracker. 19:454/5Stacey stands up to protestors claiming child exploitation.
| 19:00Joe creates waves at the book club. 19:15Mark Lawson visits the BBC archives to trace dramatic and literary portrayals of Christ. 19:455/5It's the grand final, but when Tony discovers Stacey's deceit, he can take no more.
| 19:00Rosie Goldsmith profiles the notorious literary bad boy Martin Amis. 19:15Best of the week's arts reviewed.
| 19:00Kenton and Jolene find the perfect hideaway. 19:15Joe Scarborough on Republican 2012 contenders - and Dolly Parton on the Royal Wedding. 19:453/3By Sylvestra Le Touzel Teale. Frances is captivated by the romance of Brighton Pavilion.(R)
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| 20:00 | 20:001/2Miranda Sawyer looks behind the scenes at Christie's auction house.(R) 20:30The unfolding Egyptian revolution through the eyes of five extraordinary women.
| 20:00Americans are facing a new threat from Islamic extremists inside their own country. 20:40Why older blind people will miss out on extra benefit payments; blind ballroom dancing.
| 20:00Is celebrity activism good for democracy? Chaired by Michael Buerk. 20:45Mark Oakley, Canon Treasurer at St Paul's Cathedral, explores the conflict with God.
| 20:00Is Britain's nuclear power plant inspection regime up to the job? Andy Denwood Reports. 20:30Peter Day asks what will happen next on the USA's journey into space.
| 20:00Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the live debate from Brick Lane Music Hall in London. 20:50David Attenborough hates rats, but in a personal way explains why they should be respected
| 20:00Brian Cox looks at the work of his science hero Carl Sagan and his epic TV series COSMOS.
| 20:00Tim Harford and team look at GDP, school standards and the results of 'The Other Census'. 20:30Jane Little on Tim Hetherington, TP Flanagan, David Bowen and Elisabeth Sladen.
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| 21:00 | 21:00Quentin Cooper investigates the news in science and science in the news. 21:30Andrew Marr is joined by Sam Harris, Masha Gessen, Rev Lucy Winkett and Adam Rutherford.
| 21:00Claudia Hammond joins mothers and babies at a portable language lab in London's East End. 21:303/4A mother of triplets and a mother of twins in discussion with Olivia O'Leary.
| 21:00Tom Heap investigates potential oil leaks from sunken vessels around our coastline. 21:30Libby Purves' guests include Gary Wiltshire, aka 'The Belly from the Telly'.
| 21:00What happens when you switch on a light? Toby Jones discovers it is a question without end 21:30Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of the church's most significant doctrinal disputes.
| 21:001/5In a major new series Martin Sixsmith traces 1,000 years of Russian history.
| 21:003/3Britain and France are bitterly engaged in protecting their trade routes around Africa.
| 21:00The latest news from the world of personal finance. 21:26Lord Ramsbotham presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Prisoner's Education Trust. 21:30Peter Day asks what will happen next on the USA's journey into space.
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| 22:00 | 22:00Daily news and current affairs programme bringing you global news and analysis. 22:456/10Tom Neave confronts Lord Stonehouse, making a deal which could secure his future with Anne
| 22:00Ritual Shah with the latest news, including focus on Syria. 22:457/10Tom and Eaton make their way through wartorn Oxfordshire towards Highpoint.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis. 22:458/10Tom is reunited with Matthew, the man who brought him up in the docks.
| 22:00Daily news and current affairs programme bringing you global news and analysis. 22:459/10Tom finds the pendant and confronts his real father at last.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis. 22:4510/10Tom exchanges the pendant and his birthright for the deeds to Half Moon Court.
| 22:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 22:15Is celebrity activism good for democracy? Chaired by Michael Buerk.
| 22:00Preview of the week's politics with politicians, pundits and experts. 22:45Andrew Grice of the Independent analyses how newspapers are covering the biggest stories.
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| 23:00 | 23:00Michael Rosen takes a well-mannered look at politeness. 23:302/4Jolyon Jenkins recalls the university sit-ins of 1970, when revolution was in the air.(R)
| 23:005/6United Planetary Super Council news - and a new voice on the Shipping Forecast(R) 23:301/6Sanjeev Bhasker is invited to try new things, including playing table football(R)
| 23:003/4A poker-loving aristocrat loses the family jewels. Starring Penelope Keith and Kevin Eldon 23:153/4Mordrin decides to call up an ogre to deal with his erratic bin collections.(R) 23:302/6Marcus Brigstocke excites Jon Culshaw with some lettuce, and then invites him to a casino.(R)
| 23:00A trip round Wunderland, the Poundland of magical realms. Starring Alice Lowe. 23:303/6Marcus Brigstocke tempts Jenny with self-help books, eels and the joys of bikini waxing.(R)
| 23:00Actress Diana Quick selects philosopher Simone de Beauvoir for Great Lives. 23:304/6Marcus Brigstocke introduces the actor to social media and herbal supplements.(R)
| 23:003/13Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz. 23:302/4Brian Patten rediscovers the moving First World War poetry of Herbert Read.
| 23:00Francine Stock talks to Wim Wenders and Alexei Popogrebsky about their new films. 23:30Felicity Finch reflects on how much we feel the need for order in our lives.
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